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#278 of 635 schools in WV
Top 44% in state
Harts Pk-8
Elementary School · Lincoln County Schools · Harts, WV
A Lincoln County Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1246 McClellan Hwy, Harts, WV 25524
- Math 43% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harts Pk-8 score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harts Pk-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,976
Median home value
$87,400
College educated
7.6%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Dingess Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Duval Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 445 | Compare → |
| Midway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lincoln County Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harts Pk-8 is listed in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harts Pk-8
Harts Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Harts, WV, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #278 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harts Pk-8
What grades does Harts Pk-8 serve?
Harts Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harts Pk-8?
Harts Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harts Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Harts Pk-8 is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harts Pk-8 rank in WV?
Harts Pk-8 ranks #278 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Harts Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Harts Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harts Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harts Pk-8 has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Harts Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Harts Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harts Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Harts Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.8%
- Phone
- (304) 855-3173
- Area population (ZIP 25524)
- 2,373
- Area median age
- 51.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25524; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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